§ Mrs. DeanTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many raw milk processing plants closed in the United Kingdom in the(a) 1970s, (b) 1980s and (c) 1990s. [90954]
§ Mr. RookerThe 1994 edition of Dairy Facts and Figures, published by the Residuary Milk Marketing Board, indicates net reductions in establishments receiving ex-farm milk of 401 between 1970 and 1980; of Ill between 1980 and 1990; and of 61 between 1990 and 1994. Industry figures indicate a further reduction of 24 between 1994 and 1998.